The U.S. 3rd Armored Division enters Cologne, Germany, during World War II

The U.S. soldiers of the 3rd Armored Division in Cologne (köln) Germany during World War 2. Destroyed buildings along the sides of the street. Debris on the street. Tank crew and other soldiers seated on a Sherman M4 tank,in front of a damaged building. U.S. infantry moving along a sidewalk and followed by a Sherman tank. Glimpse of a white flag displayed on nearby building. View over the shoulder of American infantryman, firing his rifle, from rubble at side of road. Ahead, an M26 Pershing tank and a jeep are parked in the street. The Pershing is firing at a building. The infantryman fires his rifle again. Two M36 Jackson tank destroyers drive past the Pershing, which is still firing.